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Milpa Alta, Mexico

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18,274 Population 165/sq mi density
7,966 ft Elevation 2,428 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Milpa Alta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,966 ft (2,428 m)
Area110.9 sq mi (287.3 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates19.1925°N, 99.0232°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.42"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

228 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 91 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 87 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 117 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 134 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 140 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 144 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 106 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 131 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 124 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 130 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 147 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 132 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 119 km
Sep 11, 2019 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico M4.4 143 km
Jun 30, 2020 8 km SSW of Acaxtlahuacán de Albino Zertuche, Mexico M4.3 146 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 143 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Feb 23, 2013 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 235 km
2024 John Category 3 226 km
2023 Otis Category 5 214 km
2021 Grace Category 3 201 km
2017 Katia Category 2 255 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 269 km
2017 Max Category 1 278 km
2010 Karl Category 3 236 km
2007 Dean Category 2 232 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 248 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 254 km
1993 Gert Category 2 225 km
1990 Diana Category 2 255 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 255 km
1988 Debby Category 1 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 17 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 36 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 40 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 46 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 78 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 131 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 163 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 174 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 184 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 185 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 187 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 63°F (17°C) 5.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 6.4 in Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 6.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

Milpa Alta has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 55°F in December to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and December the driest (0.3").

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